What is this?
The larynx, also known as your voice box, is a super important organ located in your neck. It helps you make sounds when you talk or sing, and it also protects your windpipe from food and drinks.
Key Parts to Explore
Epiglottis
This leaf-shaped flap covers your windpipe when you swallow, stopping food from going into your lungs.
Vocal Cords
These two stretchy bands vibrate together to create the sounds that become your voice.
Thyroid Cartilage
This is the largest piece of cartilage that forms the front of your voice box, often called the Adam's apple.
Cricoid Cartilage
This ring-shaped cartilage sits just below the thyroid cartilage, providing a strong base for the larynx.
Did You Know?
Did you know that your larynx is like a tiny musical instrument inside your throat that can change pitch to make all the sounds for your voice?
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